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 2007 ITALIAN HOLIDAY with Trafalgar Tours

 7 days from A$1214

Dates & Prices
HIGHLIGHTS

Italian Holiday What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights

   * Rome Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel*.
   * Venice Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, the Byzan­tine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory.
   * Florence Sightseeing tour includes the Duomo, Sig­noria Square, Baptistry and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork.
   * Scenic drives through the Umbria, over the Apennine Moun­tains, through the Chianti vineyards of Tuscany, across the fertile Po Valley, along the shores of Lake Garda and the hills of the Latium.

* Note: Friday departures will visit the Sistine Chapel before departing for Venice.
Dining Highlights

   * A Welcome dinner and drinks with your Tour Director in Rome
   * 6 Buffet breakfasts
   * 2 three-course dinners

9 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights

   * The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
   * A qualified local city guide in Rome and Florence.
   * Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
   * You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
   * All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
   * A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents andhelpful information.

Airport Transfers
Transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.

   * London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
   * Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
   * You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
   * Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
   * Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
   * Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
   * In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
   * No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
   * Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
   * European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
   * Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
   * Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
   * Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
   * Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Explore Hidden Treasures - NEW for 2007
Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Rome & Florence.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrive Rome (2)

On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director  and fellow travelling companions.

DAY 2 Rome sightseeing & at leisure

Today's highlight is our visit to the Sistinew Chapel to admire the painted ceiling by Michelangelo rendered  even more fascinating by the clear commentary of our local guide, thanks to our effective audio system. From here we make our way into St. Peter's  Basilica in the Vatican, to see the famous Pieta – among other great works.  Next we are off to ancient Rome stopping at the Forum to see the mighty Colosseum.  Finally, our local guide shows us the Circus Maximus, where 'Ben Hur'  style chariot races were often held. Then there's time at leisure to perhaps visit the Catacombs or relax in one of the many pavement cafes. (BB)

DAY 3 Rome - Venice (Mestre)

We drive through the Umbrian Hills, past Orvieto and into the Apennine Mountains reaching  the Emilia Romagna. Next past Bologna and along the Veneto Plain to magical Venice. Tonight after dinner at the hotel, there's time for a gondola serenade. (BB D)

DAY 4 Venice sightseeing - Italian Lakes

This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this floating city on an included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square viewing the Bridge of Sighs and Doges' Palace. Next we visit a glass-blowing factory, before time on your own to perhaps take a trip to Burano. Then we drive across the plains of Veneto  past Verona towards the Italian Lake District for the night. (BB D)

DAY 5 Italian Lakes - Florence

Today's drive takes us along the shores of Lake Garda, as we head via Mantua to Renaissance Florence.  On our arrival a sightseeing tour on foot with a local guide and audio  system, features the Duomo, Baptistry, Piazza Signoria and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. Later, you may wish to discover the artistic wonders in the  museums or shop for leather and gold. (BB D)

DAY 6 Florence - Rome

We enjoy a scenic drive back to  the 'Eternal City', Rome. Your afternoon is free, perhaps to visit beautiful Villa d'Este. Tonight, why not discover the city's culinary delights in a local trattoria? (BB)

DAY 7 Depart Rome

It's 'buon viaggio' as we transfer you to  Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home. (BB)

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